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  • Student Enterprise Program (StEP)

    The Washington University in St. Louis Student Enterprise Program (StEP) provides a unique opportunity for students to own a business on campus that serves the Washington University community. Student owners can supplement the valuable business and entrepreneurial skills they learn in the classroom while gaining real-world experience as they manage and lead their own businesses….

  • Skandalaris Launchpad

    The Skandalaris Center for Interdisciplinary Innovation and Entrepreneurship will be hosting a 10-week immersive startup development program aimed at serving the WashU student and recent alumni community. This full-time commitment will take place in-person on the Danforth campus. Incubator Cohort: The Incubator cohort will train founders as they test and learn their business forward; founders,…

  • Student Groups

    There are many student organizations committed to various aspects of creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurship. Some are limited to undergraduate or graduate student participation, and some support all. These opportunities allow students to gain experience and make valuable interdisciplinary connections on- and off-campus. Innovation and Entrepreneurship Student Organizations at WashU Balsa Foundation Focuses on helping individuals…

  • IdeaBounce®

    IdeaBounce® is both an online platform and an event for sharing ideas and making connections. This is an opportunity to pitch your idea (no matter how “half-baked”), get feedback on it, and make connections. Inventors, founders, and startups from all across the St. Louis region, and those interested in supporting them, are invited to attend….

  • Global Impact Award

    About The Global Impact Award was founded in 2013 to support the vision and passion of WashU students, postdoctoral researchers, and recent alumni who are creating ventures that are: This award, provided by WashU alumnus Suren G. Dutia and his wife Jas K. Grewal, recognizes those affiliated with WashU. The goal of the award is…